Barkcloth artisan at work

Living Heritage. Sustainable by Nature. Designed for the Future.

Advancing Uganda's Barkcloth Heritage Through Innovation and Enterprise

The Barkcloth Center fosters Uganda's barkcloth trade through innovation, collaboration, education, and marketplace development.

About The Barkcloth Center

The Barkcloth Center is a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to strengthening Uganda's barkcloth industry. We unite artisans, researchers, educators, regulators, funders, and creative entrepreneurs to preserve traditional knowledge while driving contemporary innovation.

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Our Core Focus

Innovation

Reimagining barkcloth for modern markets and design applications.

Education

Providing practical training across the value chain.

Sustainability

Promoting agroforestry and responsible production practices.

Collaboration

Bringing together stakeholders to close industry gaps.

Marketplace Development

Connecting producers to local and global markets.